Pho Lai Pagoda
Chùa Phổ Lại · 후에
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:57
Welcome to Pho Lai Temple, or Chua Pho Lai, a spiritual sanctuary nestled within the serene Hong Son commune of the Phong Dien district. As we stand here at the threshold of this sacred ground, we are not merely entering a place…
Listen in the app2The Three-Entrance Gate: Cong Tam Quan2:47
As we approach the main entrance, we encounter the Cong Tam Quan, or the Three-Entrance Gate, a quintessential feature of Vietnamese temple architecture. In the scholarly tradition, these three openings represent three…
Listen in the app3The Outer Courtyard and Festival Grounds2:52
Moving past the gate, we enter the expansive outer courtyard. This space is the heart of the temple’s social life, especially during the great festival of Vu Lan. …
Listen in the app4The Reception and Merit Registration Area2:45
To the side of the courtyard, we find a dedicated area for reception and the registration of merits. This is a crucial logistical hub where the names of parents, both living (Cha me hien tien) and deceased (Cha me qua co), are…
Listen in the app5The Main Hall: Chanh Dien2:47
We now ascend the steps to the Chanh Dien, the Main Hall and the spiritual sanctum of Chua Pho Lai. This is the architectural and theological heart of the complex. …
Listen in the app6The Buffet Serving Pavilion: A Culinary Rite2:44
We now move to a vibrant and unique feature of Chua Pho Lai: the Buffet Serving Pavilion. As the source material highlights, this temple is a pioneer, the 'Mo su dau tien' in the Phong Dien district, for hosting a full-scale…
Listen in the app7The Dining Garden and Community Area2:28
Adjacent to the serving pavilion is the Dining Garden, a space where the sensory experience of the buffet is fully realized in a communal setting. Here, under the shade of trees and temporary awnings, hundreds of people sit…
Listen in the app8The Ancestor Altar and Hau Dien2:27
Continuing our journey toward the rear of the temple, we reach the Hau Dien or the Ancestor Hall. While the Main Hall is dedicated to the Buddhas, the Hau Dien is where the personal histories of the community are kept. …
Listen in the app9The Path of Reflection and Exit2:18
As we conclude our tour, we walk along the side path toward the exit. This path is designed for reflection, allowing the visitor to process the experiences of the day. …
Listen in the app10Closing2:26
As we stand once more at the entrance of Pho Lai Temple, let us take a final moment to synthesize our journey. This site, as we have seen through the lens of the 2022 Vu Lan celebrations, is far more than a collection of statues…
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What is Pho Lai Pagoda?
Pho Lai Pagoda is a place in 후에 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 후에 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 26 min 31 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 16.5244, 107.3884 |
| Last updated |